HEALTH/MEDICAL SERVICES

2312-29 Radiologist

Diagnoses and treats diseases of the human body using radiant energies such as X-rays, ultrasound, gamma rays and radio waves.

Skill Level:

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification, one year’s hospital-based training, and at least 5 years specialist study and training. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

• examines internal structures and functions of organ systems using X-rays and other radiant energies
• correlates X-ray findings with other examinations and tests, and interprets images to make diagnoses
• writes reports to accompany photographic records for use by other medical practitioners
• treats internal and external growths by X-rays, high energy sources and natural or man-made radio-isotopes
• administers radio-opaque substances to render internal structures and organs visible on X-ray films or fluoroscopic screens

Specialisations:
Diagnostic Radiologist
Nuclear Medicine Specialist
Radiation Oncologist
Sonologist